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View of Ghardaia, a city in the Mzab Valley. UNESCO world heritage in Algeria
View of Ghardaia, a city in the Mzab Valley. UNESCO world heritage in Algeria
Panoramic view of Ksar Bounoura, one of the five cities making up what is referred to as the M'Zab Pentapolis, Algeria
April 2011
Bounura Village in M'zab valley built in ca. 13th century A. D.
April 2011 

Marché a la Criée, Beni Isguen, M'zab valley, Algeria 

Marché a la Criée is a market place in Beni Isguen town. It is the largest of the five Ibadi villages of M'zab valley in Algeria, some 600 km south of Algiers. 

Late in the afternoon it becomes the centre of the social life of Beni Isguen with the daily auction. Those who sell yell out the price of their item until someone buys it or the price is brought down. 

This picture was taken during Friday prayer time, when it feels like a western movie  town at noon (maybe apart from the carriages :)

#unesco

M'zab valley including the village of Beni Isguen is since 1982 a well deserved UNESCO World heritage site.

A quote from the UNESCO reasoning:
A traditional human habitat, created in the 10th century by the Ibadites around their five ksour (fortified cities), has been preserved intact in the M’Zab valley. Simple, functional and perfectly adapted to the environment, the architecture of M’Zab was designed for community living, while respecting the structure of the family. It is a source of inspiration for today’s urban planners.

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1 out of 5
01 Rue 1er Mai Ghardaia Ghardaia Province
The price is SAR 91 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
SAR 91
SAR 106 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Ghardaia. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and satellite TV channels. Popular attraction M'Zab Valley is located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Molto cortesi e impegnati, insomma buono.

Reviewed on 12 May 2025

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Villa Cozy Traditionnel Ghardaia

Villa Cozy Traditionnel Ghardaia

Ghardaïa Wilaya de Ghardaïa
Stay at this villa in Ghardaia. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a fitness center. Popular attraction M'Zab Valley is located nearby.
Villa Cozy Traditionnel Ghardaia
3-bedroom studio in charming Ghardaia Province with WiFi, AC

3-bedroom studio in charming Ghardaia Province with WiFi, AC

Ghardaia Province Ghardaia Province
The price is SAR 217 per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
SAR 217
SAR 354 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Ghardaia. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attraction M'Zab Valley is located nearby.
3-bedroom studio in charming Ghardaia Province with WiFi, AC
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Villa Cozy Traditionnel Ghardaia

Villa Cozy Traditionnel Ghardaia

Ghardaïa Wilaya de Ghardaïa
Stay at this villa in Ghardaia. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a fitness center. Popular attraction M'Zab Valley is located nearby.
Villa Cozy Traditionnel Ghardaia
3-bedroom studio in charming Ghardaia Province with WiFi, AC

3-bedroom studio in charming Ghardaia Province with WiFi, AC

Ghardaia Province Ghardaia Province
Stay at this apartment in Ghardaia. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attraction M'Zab Valley is located nearby.
3-bedroom studio in charming Ghardaia Province with WiFi, AC
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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